The TT, or tetanus, vaccine, is usually administered as part of the DPT/DT/TT (Dipetheria, Tetanus & Pertussis, and Tetanus) shot, and is intramuscular.
CPT: 90703 (Vaccines, Toxoids, Tetanus); 90471 (Immunization Administration, One Vaccine/Toxoid)
There is no mention of the animal that requires these injections which makes it difficult to determine dosage. The use of antitoxin or toxoid is not always indicated, especially if the patient is current on the tetanus vaccine.
The most effective weapon against Clostridium tetani, the bacterium that causes tetanus, is vaccination with the tetanus toxoid vaccine. This vaccine helps the body develop immunity against the toxin produced by the bacterium. Prompt wound care and administration of tetanus immunoglobulin are also important in preventing tetanus infection.
no.. when you get a vaccine it gives you a little bit of the bacteria from the disease so your body builds an immunity to it. So no, the tetanus vaccine DOES NOT kill tetanus organisms, but deposits tetanus into your body! sounds crazy right?
In my area, tetanus vaccine is given at any time of day.
Tetanus Toxoid Tetanus Toxoid
your mom should get tetanus vaccine
Tetanus Toxoids vaccine
Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine
90715 (CPT) - Tetanus, diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap), when administered to individuals 7 years or older, for intramuscular use
TTI - Tetanus Toxoid Injection